Students join Supervisor Lopez for annual pumpkin distribution in South Monterey County
SAN ARDO ā Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and his District 3 team marked the fifth consecutive year of distributing pumpkins to South Monterey County students, thanks to a generous donation from Braga Fresh Farms.
Lopez celebrated his birthday Oct. 14 by joining the team...
Local FFA members test their job interview and public speaking skills
Future Farmers of America members from King City to Watsonville gathered at Soledad High School for the annual interview contest on Jan. 31.
Monterey County crops fall 6.1% in value last year
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Juan Hidalgo has announced the release of the 2023 Annual Crop and Livestock Report, which recorded a production gross value of just over $4.35 billion, reflecting a 6.1% decrease from 2022.
āThe values represented here reflect gross values...
National Agriculture Week 2026: Celebrating Growth, Innovation and Farming
National Agriculture Week 2026 will be observed MarchāÆ15-21, with National Ag Day falling on MarchāÆ24. The annual week highlights the vital role agriculture plays in the United States ā providing food, jobs and economic stability ā and encourages Americans to recognize the industryās contributions...
Lettuce virus showing signs of return in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā After two years of lower levels of impatiens necrotic spot virus in the Salinas Valley, researchers have recorded a higher number of cases during the 2025 season, though they say INSV did not reach the widespread levels seen in 2022, when...
Salinas Valley Fair unveils renovated Expo Building
KING CITY ā Salinas Valley Fair has announced the completion of the extensive renovation of the Expo Building, marking a new chapter in its storied history.
The 12,000-square-foot, multipurpose facility underwent upgrades in 2022 and 2023, transforming it into a venue for a wide array...
Balestreri named 2023 Miss King City Stampede
KING CITY ā Cristina Balestreri, who grew up in the Salinas Valley, has been named the 2023 Miss King City Stampede.
Balestreri, daughter of Monterey County natives Mario and Josephine Balestreri, received the title, sash and crown during the third annual King City Stampede, a...
Greenfield High receives Farm to School grant
GREENFIELD ā South Monterey County Joint Union High School District (SMCJUHSD) will launch two farm-to-cafeteria educational programs between Greenfield High School and the districtās Food Services Department.
The first-of-its-kind collaboration was made possible by a new grant from the California Department of Food and Agricultureās...
Guest Column | As Supplies Thin, Price of Recycled Water Could Go UpĀ
As we all manage the implementation of our groundwater management sustainability plans in the next 15 years, there will be some hard choices that communities will need to make. Most of these will include financing various water supply solutions, such as resource projects, land...
Federal forestry cuts fuel wildfire, resource concerns in California
CALIFORNIA ā As wildfire conditions across California are expected to increase steadily through the summer, state officials last month expressed concerns about cuts in staff and funding at federal agencies, including the U.S. Forest Service, a division within the Agriculture Department that partners with...


















